Unified Government AmeriCorps Programs

AmeriCorps VISTA Member Benefits Offered

• Bi-weekly living stipend of $877.66 pre-tax (approximately $16,200 for 365 days of service).
• Choice of Segal Education Award ($6,895) or End-of-Term Cash Stipend ($1,800).
• Learn more about benefits and AmeriCorps VISTA Program.
• Please note some benefits are contingent on eligibility.
  
  

Additional Benefits Offered

• Noncompetitive Eligibility (NCE) status for federal employment.
• $100 and monthly housing stipend payable to a landlord or other third party.
• Service-related mileage reimbursement.
• Access to professional development training.
• Access to Healthcare Benefits Plans.
• 10 days of personal leave and 10 days of sick leave.
• Relocation assistance if moving more than 50 miles to a new community to serve.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit).
• Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card status), and persons legally residing within a state. Examples of persons legally residing within a state may include those holding the following classifications: refugee, asylee, temporary protected status throughout VISTA service, and holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.

The Wyandotte County AmeriCorps VISTA Program is always looking for motivated, passionate and community focused individuals who are eager to share their knowledge and skill-set to help positively impact Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.

Please visit AmeriCorps member to join or email us at americorps@wycokck.org!

Applying to become an AmeriCorps VISTA is a rather simple process that takes a few simple steps in the application and interview process.

If you are interested in more information regarding a position within the AmeriCorps VISTA program, as an initial application step, please email your resume to americorps@wycokck.org. In the body of the email please be sure to include which position(s) you are interested in applying for. To assist you in the application process, please click the link below to view the AmeriCorps VISTA Checklist.

Summer Associates

Currently, our Summer Associate positions are closed. Please check back in April 2024 for more information.

Looking for a summer opportunity? The AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate program offers you the opportunity to become engaged in a community through an existing AmeriCorps VISTA project for 8, 9, or 10 weeks during the summer starting in May and ending no later than early September.

• Living Stipend is $2,877 pre-tax for 8-10 weeks of service.
• Segal Education Award of $1,459.26 or a Cash Stipend of $311.00.
• Summer associates don’t qualify for other benefits such as healthcare or housing stipends.
• Contact mahuhn@wycokck.org and please include a copy of your resume.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Be 18 years or older (no upper age limit).
• Hold one of the following citizenship or legal residency statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. green card status), and persons legally residing within a state. Examples of persons legally residing within a state may include those holding the following classifications: refugee, asylee, temporary protected status throughout VISTA service, and holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. Learn more about benefits and AmeriCorps VISTA program.
  
  

Summer Associate Benefits

AmeriCorps members serving as VISTA Summer Associates receive many of the same benefits as those who serve full-time for one year. Summer Associates are eligible to receive:

• Living allowance
• End-of-service summer award
• Reduction of education costs
• Limited leave

Because Summer Associate service is a shorter term, there are important changes in AmeriCorps benefits available. These are noted below; you can find more details on the AmeriCorps VISTA benefits in the member handbook.

End-of-Service Benefit for VISTA Summer Associates

To see the current value of the education award, visit Segal AmeriCorps Education Award fund. The award is in the form of a voucher (not cash) and can be used to pay for future educational training and related expenses at Title IV schools, and/or to repay existing eligible federal student loans. Be sure to visit the Education Award to learn which student loans are qualified.

Leave for VISTA Summer Associates

There are three categories of leave available to Summer Associates.

• Holidays: Summer Associates receive leave on federal holidays observed by their project site.
• Emergency Leave: When an emergency or illness prevents a Summer Associate from serving, AmeriCorps staff may approve make-up time to help the Summer Associate meet the required number of service days.
• Jury Duty: Summer Associates who are summoned for jury duty will continue to receive their living allowance.
• Summer Associates do not receive personal or sick leave.
  
  

Resources

For more information on the Summer Associate program and member benefits, explore the following resource the AmeriCorps VISTA Member Handbook, Chapter 11.

Public Health Americorps Member Benefits Offered

Members of the WYCO Public Health AmeriCorps program have the following benefits: the Segal Education Award, a living allowance, member assistance program, student loan deferment and forbearance, college and university match, and professional development training. Currently, the program is not offering any member slots greater than half-time; this includes full-time and three quarter-time; therefore, there are no benefits for health insurance and childcare benefits as stated in other Public Health AmeriCorps programs throughout the country. Public Health AmeriCorps members can serve 450, 675, or 900 hours of service. Member living stipend varies on number of hours being served and member start date.

• Half Time - 900 hours
  • Living Allowance: $12,600 (this is pre-tax)
  • Education Award: $3,447.50
• Reduce Half Time - 675 hours
  • Living Allowance: $9,450 (this is pre-tax)
  • Education Award: $2,626.27
• Quarter Time - 450 hours
  • Living Allowance: $6,300 (this is pre-tax)
  • Education Award: $1,824.07
• Segal Education Award ranged from $1,718.25 to $3,247.50 depending on the number of hours completed. Learn more about the Segal Education Award.
  
  

Additional Benefits Offered

• Service-related mileage reimbursement.
• Access to professional development trainings.

During service, you will receive:

• A modest living allowance (available to most members).
• Childcare and/or health benefits (available to some members).
• Skills-based and professional development training.
• Forbearance for federally backed student loans; after you successfully complete your term of service, you are eligible to have the interest incurred during service paid in full.

After service, you will receive:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to use on future educational expenses or to pay back qualified student loans. The value is dependent on length of service. Members 55+ are eligible to transfer their Education Award to a family member.
• Competitive job edge in your job search, including access to a network of over 600 Employers of National Service.
  
  

Hiring for Positions will open Fall 2024

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas Public Health Department will have 15 half-time AmeriCorps members who will serve in four teams focused on one of each of the following areas; tobacco cessation, Wyandotte County's community health improvement plan, COVID-19 education and outreach to unvaccinated residents including those a part of historically marginalized populations, and WyCo Connect. Read more Information on Indeed.

Applying for an opportunity with the Public Health AmeriCorps Program takes a few simple steps in the application and interview process.

If you are interested in more information regarding a position within the Public Health AmeriCorps program, as an initial application step, please email your resume to americorps@wycokck.org. In the body of the email please be sure to include which position(s) you are interested in applying for.

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